5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Washington County, Oregon.
Verified from official government sources
Home businesses in unincorporated Washington County are regulated through the Community Development Code. The county regulates home occupations as a permitted use subject to standards in residential zones. Vehicle storage and exterior impacts are common enforcement areas.
Home business signage in unincorporated Washington County is regulated by the Community Development Code. Typical standards limit exterior signage for home occupations. Oregon's cottage food law (ORS 616.706) allows limited food sales from home kitchens statewide.
Home occupations in unincorporated Washington County must not create nuisance impacts on neighboring properties. The Community Development Code limits customer traffic, employees, and deliveries. Code compliance prioritizes violations based on community impact.
Oregon Domestic Kitchen law (ORS 616.706) allows limited direct sale of low-risk, shelf-stable homemade foods. Registration with ODA is not required under $50,000 annual gross sales. Washington County follows the state law with no additional local layer.
Oregon ORS 329A.440 (HB 3109) requires that family child care homes be treated as residential use. Registered Family (up to 10) and Certified Family (up to 16) homes are licensed by ODELC. Washington County cannot require conditional use permits.
4 cities in Washington County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
3 verified rules • Customer Traffic Restrictions, Signage Rules
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